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  1. Who among the following Indians has presided over the UNESCO?








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    When India became independent in 1947, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan represented India at UNESCO (1946– 52) and was later Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union, from 1949 to 1952. He was also elected to the Constituent Assembly of India.

    Correct Option: C

    When India became independent in 1947, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan represented India at UNESCO (1946– 52) and was later Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union, from 1949 to 1952. He was also elected to the Constituent Assembly of India.

  1. When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the U.N. General Assembly?








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    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December, 1948 at Palais de Chaillot, Paris. The Declaration consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws.

    Correct Option: B

    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December, 1948 at Palais de Chaillot, Paris. The Declaration consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws.

  1. The Headquarters of the International Monetary Fund is located at








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    The International Monetary Fund is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. It is an international organization that was created on July 22, 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference and came into existence on December 27, 1945 when 29 countries signed the Articles of Agreement.

    Correct Option: C

    The International Monetary Fund is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. It is an international organization that was created on July 22, 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference and came into existence on December 27, 1945 when 29 countries signed the Articles of Agreement.

  1. According to the U.N. Convention on the rights of children which of the following is not a right?








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    The Convention deals with the child-specific needs and rights. However, marriage is a social institution. It has not been listed as one of the rights or needs of children in the convention.

    Correct Option: D

    The Convention deals with the child-specific needs and rights. However, marriage is a social institution. It has not been listed as one of the rights or needs of children in the convention.

  1. Which country from the following is a permanent member of the U.N. Security-Council?








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    There are 15 members of the Security Council. This includes five veto-wielding permanent members—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—based on the great powers that were the victors of World War II.

    Correct Option: B

    There are 15 members of the Security Council. This includes five veto-wielding permanent members—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—based on the great powers that were the victors of World War II.